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Woorden zijn KAtastrofaalReeks

Deze serie duikt in de fascinerende wereld van de taalkunde en etymologie via humoristische en toegankelijke verhalen. Elk boek onthult de oorsprong en evolutie van veelvoorkomende woorden en uitdrukkingen, vaak met een focus op dieren-gerelateerde thema's. Het is een leerzame maar vermakelijke reis voor nieuwsgierige lezers van alle leeftijden die de taal om hen heen beter willen begrijpen. De serie blinkt uit door zijn humor en zijn vermogen om de studie van woorden om te zetten in een onverwacht avontuur.

Breezier, Cheesier, Newest, and Bluest
A Lime, a Mime, a Pool of Slime
I'm and Won't, They're and Don't
Slide and Slurp, Scratch and Burp
Lazily, Crazily, Just a Bit Nasally
-Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness

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  • -Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness

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    What is a suffix? You'll find the answer inside this book--it's overflowing with wonderful suffixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations creatively present the concept of suffixes for young readers. For easy identification, key suffixes appear in color, and the comical cats reinforce each idea. -Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness: What Is a Suffix? turns traditional grammar lessons on end Read and reread this book aloud and delight in the sense--and nonsense--of words.

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    What's a Contraction?

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    What's a contraction? You'll find the answer inside this book―it's brimming with contractions! Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Brian Gable's humorous illustrations don't shy away from creatively clarifying the concept of contractions. For easy identification, we've printed the contractions in color. You won't want to miss the comical cats that reinforce each idea. I'm and Won't, They're and Don' What's a Contraction? turns traditional grammar lesson on end. Read this book aloud and share in the delight of the sense―and nonsense―of words.

    I'm and Won't, They're and Don't

  • Breezier, Cheesier, Newest, and Bluest

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    What are comparatives and superlatives? After reading this book, you'll have a much clearer idea and will be the best at forming these descriptive words! Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable explain how these forms of adjectives compare nouns, through the cleverest rhymes and illustrations that are sillier than ever. Each comparative or superlative word is printed in color for easier identification. Breezier, Cheesier, Newest, and Bluest: What Are Comparatives and Superlatives? turns traditional grammar lessons on end. Read it aloud and share in the delight of the sense--and nonsense--of words. -- "Journal"

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